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TMZ Sports3/12/2010 10:55 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF
Investigating Cop Posed With Big Ben

The cop who first investigated Ben Roethlisberger for sexual assault posed for a photo with the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback roughly one hour before the alleged incident, this according to a new report.

Investigating Cop Posed With Big Ben

According to the Union-Recorder, Sgt. Jerry Blash -- an 8-year veteran of the Milledgeville Police Department -- took two pics with Big Ben ... one inside and one outside a local bar.

Ben Roethlisberger

Soon after the pics were taken, Blash was approached by the alleged victim -- and was the cop who wrote the first police report.

Police Chief Woodrow Blue told reporters he was not troubled by the photos, saying they "did not and have not affected the investigation at all."

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A:  702 days ago

Who is he? First!

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Chris the Man:  702 days ago

I agree with the Chief. This is really a non-issue.

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HMD:  702 days ago

Perverted Justice at it's finest... and I'm a Steelers fan...lol

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Don:  702 days ago

HMD, you seem to be trying to say that steeler fans are ignorant. Is that it? Many people got their pics taken with Ben that night, before the accusations.

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nancy:  702 days ago

Ben's shirt is a crime.

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leafygreens:  702 days ago

His shirt looks like the Guy Fawkes mask from V for Vendetta.

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leafygreens:  702 days ago

Either way, you know that the cops behind closed doors are asking for pictures and autographs, this one just happened to be in the open!

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Barb:  702 days ago

How convenient! Nobody noticed this coincidence earlier? It looks like you are guilty and trying to hide. Do the right thing here and admit what really happened.

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